Best tips to lose belly fat

Have a hefty weight loss goal? You don't need to spend hours upon hours in the gym to drop pounds—in fact, you probably don't need a gym membership at all. One of the most powerful ways to lose weight is simple: Walk! Walking for weight loss may even be more effective than running, according to a recent British study. Researchers found that people who regularly took brisk walks weighed less than those devoted to other types of physical activity, including running, swimming, and cycling. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Why walking is so good for youWalking is astonishingly powerful and scientifically proven by study after study—walking transforms your body and mind. In fact, research shows it can add almost two years to your life. Of course, there’s the major perk that sneaking in those steps helps you shed unwanted weight; one Canadian study found that an hour-long brisk walk every day reduced belly fat in women by 20% over 14 weeks. But going for a trek can … [Read more...] about How to Start Walking for Weight Loss (Even When You Have 50+ Pounds to Lose)

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Belly fat is maligned for its way of tampering with any outfit that doesn’t involve a muumuu, but really there’s something way worse about the stuff: When white fat expands in your abdomen, nestling deep among your organs, it sets you up for some serious health trouble. We now know that this type of fat, called visceral fat, is metabolically active and churns out stress hormones like cortisol and inflammatory substances called cytokines that affect you body’s production of insulin. The result is worse than just being generally overweight; you’re looking at increased risks of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, stroke, some cancers, and even dementia.Unfortunately, some women are just more prone to carrying weight in their middle instead of their hips and thighs. Sometimes, it’s genetics—maybe your mother was more apple-shaped. Belly fat can also increase around menopause, or … [Read more...] about 13 Ways to Lose Stubborn Belly Fat For Good

Get Smarter Advertisement - Continue Reading Below A study conducted by Charles Hillman back in 2007 showed that exercise boosts brainpower and helps to stave off Alzheimer’s in the elderly. That same year, Dr. Phil Tomporowski showed that kids are even more positively impacted by time on the bike—and that exercise can help control issues like ADD. (Read one cyclist's account of how riding helped him manage his ADHD.) RELATED: Five Ways Cycling Makes You Happier, Smarter, and SexierRecover From InjuryA recent study found that elderly patients with knee pain and osteoarthritis actually improved their condition when cycling was introduced to their routines, proving that as we get older, taking time to exercise—even just spinning a few minutes a day—can be hugely beneficial. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below RELATED: 7 Mental Steps You Need to Take to Recover from InjuryImprove Your HeartCycling is also … [Read more...] about 8 Ways Cycling Will Make You Healthier

By Lauren Rao, M.Ed., AT, ATC, CSCS Published 10:45 p.m. UTC Aug 13, 2018 While many fitness enthusiasts strive to achieve sculpted abs because they want to look trim and fit, the benefits of strong core muscles extend far beyond vanity. No matter what your fitness goals are, building strong core muscles is critical. Not only do these muscles help you maintain balance, they play a huge role in activities of daily living. Whether you’re moving furniture, throwing a ball or reaching overhead to grab an object from a tall shelf, you need to tap your core muscles to stay on your feet. Common core-related injuries Low back injuries are among the most common injuries in the country – and they often result from weak core muscles. If your core is weak, you’ll compensate by using your back and shoulder muscles. So whether you’re kicking a soccer ball (which requires rotating your torso) or lifting heavy weights, you need to focus on all of the muscles in your core … [Read more...] about Core strengthening: How (and why) to sculpt Your abs

Get the Better newsletter. SUBSCRIBE It can be tricky to eat well when dining out, but seeking out healthy fare is worth the effort: According to recent research, each meal eaten out is associated with a slight increase in body mass index (or BMI). And who eats out just once a week? Taken with another analysis showing that meals from fast-casual restaurants, including Panera, can have significantly more calories than a fast food meal, a several-times-per-week dining out habit (be it breakfast, lunch or dinner), can lead to a lot of unwanted pounds. If unwanted pounds aren’t bad enough, restaurant meals are also typically high in sodium, yet low in fiber and whole grains, and many don’t contain adequate produce. That’s true even at Panera, where the health halo of clean ingredients may trick you into thinking that everything on the menu gets the green light. It doesn’t. (Chicken Tortellini Alfredo and Frontega Chicken Panini, I’ve got my eyes on you!) … [Read more...] about The healthiest things to eat at Panera Bread